If your landscaping plans still involve thirsty exotic flowers or high-maintenance grasses, it might be time to rethink your yard’s game plan. In Louisiana, going native isn’t just about being ...

It's February, and despite the recent freezing temperatures, there's a long list of the best vegetables you can plant in ...

Though Louisiana's warm and humid climate is optimal for gardeners year-round, spring presents ample opportunity for residents to cultivate their own garden, especially one filled with native ...

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough ...

With eye-catching, silvery foliage that’s velvet-soft to the touch, Dusty Miller is a unique plant. Add to that the fact that it’s easy to care for and readily survives frosty winter temperatures, and ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...